ZADK is pleased to announce that our organization has won the Best Ambassador Award for the Academia Student Information Management System at the Academia Awards 2026, presented by Academia by Serosoft.

This recognition highlights our strong commitment to advancing innovative academic solutions and supporting the digital transformation of education. It reflects ZADK’s continuous efforts to enhance learning experiences through technology and our active role in shaping the future of modern education.

This achievement stands as a testament to our vision and the collective dedication, passion, and hard work of our entire team.

We would like to extend special appreciation to our Operations Team, whose unwavering support, coordination, and commitment were instrumental in achieving this milestone. Their behind-the-scenes efforts ensure the seamless execution of our initiatives and play a vital role in driving our success.

We also proudly recognize IT Specialist Fatimah Alsaffar for her outstanding contributions to advancing the Academia platform and fostering meaningful engagement. Her proactive approach exemplifies the power of collaboration and innovation in transforming education.

Finally, we extend our sincere thanks to Academia by Serosoft for this recognition and for their continued support and partnership.

We look forward to building on this achievement as we continue our journey of growth, innovation, and excellence.

Ms. Rania Moualla Receives an International Award from the Fair Saturday Foundation in Bilbao 
Bilbao, Spain – September 29, 2025 

The Fair Saturday Foundation, in its 8th annual awards ceremony, honored a number of global leaders who have made a significant social impact through culture and creativity. The event took place at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. 

Among this year’s honorees was Ms. Rania Moualla, Founder and Chairwoman of the ZADK Saudi Culinary Academy, recognized for her pioneering role in empowering Saudi youth, preserving national culinary heritage, and promoting sustainability through education and training in the culinary sector. 

This recognition highlights the vital role of culture and the arts in building more just and inclusive societies. It also celebrates the contributions of global pioneers, including Ms. Rania Moualla whose establishment of the first non-profit culinary academy in Saudi Arabia has created lasting positive change and new career opportunities for young men and women across the Kingdom. 

Zadk Academy is grateful to the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (EtecKsa), represented by the National Center for Training Evaluation (Masar Center), for granting the Academy full institutional accreditation for a period of 3 years!

ZADK Academy has achieved three awards at the World Chefs Olympics held in India 🇮🇳.

We extend our congratulations to the academy’s champions in the Olympics, Chef Ibrahim Hadi and student Abdulaziz Saleh, for winning the Promising Chef award, along with two other awards for Best Dishes

The Saudi Culinary Academy, ZADK, has reached a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious award for Best Culinary Training Facility in the Middle East at the recent World Culinary Awards ceremony in Dubai. This honor marks a significant achievement in ZADK’s mission to train local talent, preparing them for successful careers as chefs in the food and tourism industries.

Mrs. Rania Moualla, the Chairman of the Academy’s Board of Directors, expressed immense pride in the academy’s team for receiving this global recognition. She emphasized that the award is particularly meaningful due to the rigorous standards and criteria in the culinary arts.

In a new achievement added to our series of successes, we are pleased to announce that our Culinary Arts Diploma Program has received international accreditation from the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) through its accreditation system known as (TedQual). This accreditation reflects our commitment to providing high-quality education in the field of culinary arts and enhances our position as a leading destination for vocational education.

We are also pleased to announce that the academy has been selected as one of the top 5 educational institutions in the Kingdom in the final evaluation. This selection is the result of our continuous efforts in developing our educational programs and providing an outstanding learning environment.

ZADK Academy extends its acknowledgment to Mrs. Rania Moualla, Chairman of its Board, for her recent award as the philanthropic leader of the Year. This honor was awarded at the KSA Women’s Achievements Awards 2024, hosted by Arabian Business Magazine in Riyadh. The event gathered leading female leaders and catalysts for change from across the Kingdom.